Salem's Wake

By: James Agee Jr.

Narrated by: Krystle L Minkoff

Salem, Massachusetts, was home to one of the most infamous periods in American history. False witches were burned at the stake while actual witches stood by and watched in reverie. The flames scratched the skies with horrendous height as the heart of man darkened. At least that's how the story goes. Sparrow is a teen who loves everything vintage. Jason is her best friend who relies on their friendship as a steady constant in his life. They are both eager to graduate high school and leave their old lives behind for something greater. However, neither of them could have predicted that they would find themselves in Salem, MA, during one of the world's most controversial time periods. This is a story about discovering oneself and finding out what truly matters in life.

©2016 James Agee Jr. (P)2017 James Agee Jr.

A fun story, but needs a different narrator

Overall, a quick fun listen. First-person present tense was jarring. Some plot points and characters were introduced, but never really explored. The narration wasnt bad, but it lacked emotion and seemed too academic, as if I was listening to a text book.

Enjoyed the take

I liked the main characters. Sparrow and Jason were fun to shadow. I enjoyed how the story played out. I did not expect the ending. I did enjoy the new take on a familar subject! I admit I would have probably enjoyed this book much more had I read it versus listening to the audiobook. The accent/reading speed/overall narration were a struggle for me.

Great Salem Story

I really enjoyed this great Salem Story, Good characters and wonderful narration. So pull up a chair and enjoy a listen during this Halloween season.

Note at the time of this review audible did not have chapter titles for this title.

This title was provided free for review, however, the thoughts and opinions are my honest review.

Fun story

If only the narrator wasn't so flat in her reading. Without the change in POV with each chapter I wouldn't be able to tell the characters apart!

Jason and Sparrow

A cute YA book about James, a boy from an abusive household and his best friend, Sparrow a shy girl. The story takes a dramatic twist about half way, and the second half of the book with its supernatural elements is better than the first half.